Identity
I don't know where to place myself
Joao Pedro was born in South Africa to parents who are immigrants, and although he is proud of his Angolan-South African heritage, he still finds it hard to define his identity.
Read moreIt's not just a man's world
Sarah’s journey to embracing womanhood has taught her that she is free to be unique – and to make choices that empower not only her, but her family as well.
Read more about It's not just a man's worldI was abandoned at birth
From the time he was abandoned at birth, to when he eventually found his family, Innocent has struggled with belonging and identity.
Read more about I was abandoned at birthThey called me the little bastard
Blackie’s identity has been questioned from the moment he was born. He was born to white parents in apartheid South Africa, but he appeared coloured. His appearance made him a target for ridicule and cruelty.
Read more about They called me the little bastardI have lived a life of pain
South African actor Israel Sipho Matseke Zulu (Israel Makoe) opens up about his name, growing up in Alexandra township and how being incarcerated changed his life.
Read more about I have lived a life of painI knew I was dark before I knew I was black
Black is beautiful or is that light-skinned black? Zama talks about growing up with darker shade of skin compared to the rest of her family
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